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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.46, 1,122.70 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.46, 1,122.70 and 315.30 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.46 : 1,122.70 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.46/1,122.70 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.46x = 1,122.70 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.46x = 353,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,987.31/748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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